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>> The pistol grip equipped shotguns aren’t hard to handle if you use moderately powerful ammo.

Thanks for the insight. Makes sense.

I use 2 3/4” shells, somehow that load seems adequate inside a residence. (!)

If I might ask... how do you hold the pistol-grip equipped shotgun when you shoot? With the grip about hip-level (and OUTSIDE the hip, obviously)?

[mamelukesabre]

I use 2 3/4” shells, somehow that load seems adequate inside a residence
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I keep a 16 guage with number 2 buck for home defense. That’s plenty in my opinion. Of course I also got some pistols here and there. But the 16 ga is the main gun.

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If I might ask... how do you hold the pistol-grip equipped shotgun when you shoot? With the grip about hip-level (and OUTSIDE the hip, obviously)?

I think I remember holding it a little higher than that, but I'm a tall guy with long arms, so things work differently for me.

I would suggest taking the thing out with a couple boxes of shells and play around with it to see what works best for you. Comfortable shooting is extremely subjective.

[glock rocks]

how do you hold the pistol-grip equipped shotgun when you shoot?

This will sound strange, but, assuming you're right handed, lock your left elbow, and hold the shotgun straight out in front of yourself at shoulder level (as though it had a stock). Hang on tight. Let the gun rotate (pivot) up as you push with your rear (right) hand, and the gun will rack itself. Push your left arm out and down until the bead's back on target. You can unload many rounds in few seconds. YMMV.